Theater of dreams

It is said that Beijing is the place for intellectuals and artists, while Shanghai is where wealth creators thrive. But the financial shrewdness of the Shanghainese is only one of their many faces. Exposed to Western influences during the colonial times, people in Shanghai have nurtured and preserved a thriving theater scene despite unparalleled cultural changes and economic development over the past decades.

1) Shanghai Grand Theater

Located at People's Square in the heart of the city, the Shanghai Grand Theater opened in 1998. With its unique style and beautiful outlook, the theater has become one of the iconic buildings of Shanghai.